deteriorate

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In 2024, Milena said quitting was a difficult decision but her mental health had deteriorated to a point where she couldn't carry on.

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Education has long been one of the pillars of the Cuban Revolution but like so much on the island, Indira says it has deteriorated through lack of investment and through a lack of qualified teachers.

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The couple are being held in separate cells in "appalling" and deteriorating conditions, according to Mr Bennett.

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But his condition deteriorated, and four years later he was diagnosed with severe ME after he began struggling to walk and could not tolerate noise or light.

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Her condition has deteriorated, according to the royal household, and she is not expected to take part in a state visit by the king and queen of the Belgians next week.

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